Pez Moco del Cabo

About

The Cape Hagfish (Myxine capensis) is a species in the genus Myxine. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Myxini (Myxini)

Order

Myxiniformes (Myxiniformes)

Family

Myxinidae

Genus

Myxine

Species

Myxine capensis (Pez Moco del Cabo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pez Moco del Cabo

French Myxine du Cap

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Anguila

Myxine affinis

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Anguila Babosa

Myxine glutinosa

Least Concern

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Babosa del Mar

Myxine australis

Least Concern

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Lamprea Babosa

Myxine circifrons

Least Concern

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Jespersen's hagfish

Myxine jespersenae

Least Concern

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Caribbean Hagfish

Myxine mcmillanae

Least Concern

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Dwarf Hagfish

Myxine pequenoi

Data Deficient

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White-headed Hagfish

Myxine ios

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pez Moco del Cabo?

The scientific name of Pez Moco del Cabo is Myxine capensis. It belongs to the genus Myxine.

What is the conservation status of Pez Moco del Cabo?

Pez Moco del Cabo (Myxine capensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Pez Moco del Cabo belong to?

Pez Moco del Cabo (Myxine capensis) belongs to the genus Myxine, which is part of the taxonomic family Myxinidae.

Is Pez Moco del Cabo endangered?

No, Pez Moco del Cabo (Myxine capensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pez Moco del Cabo belong to?

Pez Moco del Cabo (Myxine capensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Pez Moco del Cabo?

The closest relatives of Pez Moco del Cabo in the genus Myxine include Anguila, Anguila Babosa, Babosa del Mar, Lamprea Babosa, White-headed Hagfish.